Proposal strikes BMV requirement

Ohio Senate budget provision could mean counties without branches

7:17 AM,
Jun. 14, 2013

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A provision inserted into the Ohio Senate budget proposal would eliminate the requirement to have Bureau of Motor Vehicles locations in each county, but the state said it has no intention of closing any branches.

Among other things, the provision strikes language that forced the state to maintain a BMV deputy registrar in every county. It does not specifically call for the closure of any offices, but Rep. Ryan Smith, R-Bidwell, said he is concerned with anything that could limit access for residents in Appalachia because not everyone has Internet access and going to adjoining counties ...